Since 1906, the southwest corner of Michigan has heralded spring with the Blessing of the Blossoms and a multi-community celebration of the local agricultural heritage and its orchards, vineyards and farms. The spectacular Grand Floral Parade features flower-bedecked floats that travel between the neighboring cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor.

This springtime celebration of the area’s Dutch heritage and culture is more than 80 years old, and features over six million blooming tulips and multiple parades, concerts, Dutch Marktplaats, wooden-shoed dancers, traditional street scrubbers, food and crafts, entertainment, carnival rides and kiddie activities.

This fun-filled festival is the ultimate signal that spring is here….Carnival, Mushroom Hunting, Cooking Demonstrations and lots of Morels! Come share in the fun and bring your appetite. Find out why for 50 years this has been a favorite springtime event for locals and visitors alike.

The Jackson County Rose Festival celebrates with the annual Rose Parade and family events in the Jackson community. The parade starts at 1pm in downtown Jackson and the Party in the Park immediately follows at Ella Sharp Park on Fourth St. Activities include a chicken BBQ, family style entertainment, kids activities, Ella Sharp Museum activities, the Softball Tournament of Roses and more.

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How about a Strawberry Festival? The best one I know of takes place in Chassell, July 7 and 8. (That’s in the Copper Country, or the Keeweenaw Peninsula of the U.P. for those who don’t recognize the name.) The strawberries in that area are uniquely tasty and the people don’t come any friendlier. Make it part of a circle tour of the U.P. this summer. Here is a link for more information: http://www.chassell.net/index.php/news/chassell_strawberry_festival_sure_to_delight_crowds